after week 15 of 2025 nfl regular seasonThe Rams and Broncos are officially in the playoffs. Three more teams were also eliminated from the playoff race, including the Chiefs for the first time since 2014.
So what’s at stake in Week 16? Obviously, VeryFour AFC teams and five NFC teams have a chance to secure a postseason berth this week, If four contests go a certain direction, Denver could even clinch the AFC’s No, 1 seed,
Let’s take a look at win scenarios for 10 teams in Week 16.
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Week 16 playoff-clinching scenarios in the AFC
Matchup: in cleveland Sunday, 1 pm ET, CBS
How the Bills can make the playoffs:
Matchup: vs jacksonville Sunday, 4:05 PM ET, Fox
How the Broncos can win the AFC West:
How the Broncos can clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC:
Matchup: in denver Sunday, 4:05 PM ET, Fox
How the Jaguars can make the playoffs:
Matchup: in dallas Sunday, 1 pm ET, Fox
How the Chargers can make the playoffs:
Matchup: in baltimore Sunday, 8:20 pm ET, NBC/Peacock
How the Patriots can make the playoffs:
Week 16 playoff-clinching scenarios in the NFC
Matchup: vs green bay Saturday, 8:20 pm ET, Fox
How the Bears can make the playoffs:
Matchup: in Chicago Saturday, 8:20 pm ET, Fox
How can the Packers clinch a playoff berth:
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Matchup: in washington Saturday, 5pm ET, Fox
How the Eagles can win the NFC East:
Matchup: in indianapolis Monday, 8:15 pm ET, ABC/ESPN
How the 49ers can make the playoffs:
Matchup: But Los Angeles Rams Thursday, 8:15 pm ET, Prime Video
How the Seahawks can clinch a playoff berth:
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